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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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